Human Resources Consultant

Arrowhead Talent Solutions is assisting a highlight reputable HR Services firm a search for their next HR Consultant. This is a part-time, hybrid position (3 half days per week on site) located in Greater Chicago.

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The Human Resources Consultant is responsible for designing and administering Human Resource policies, procedures and programs, and supporting employees throughout the client’s organization.

Client Services

• Provides client support on HR matters; provides extensive consultation with regards to wage and hour, leaves of absence, worker’s compensation, ensuring compliance with state and federal leave laws, and employee relations matters.
• Interprets client contracts and management of billable work with responsibility to track and properly report time, identifies supplemental services and opportunity for additional billable work.
• Serves as contact for clients and clients’ employees to answer questions regarding, among other things, policy, benefits, and payroll compliance.
• Keeps internal and external management advised of potential problem areas and recommends/implements solutions as appropriate.
• Effectively manages critical relationships with client representatives including employees, management, and vendors to ensure overall client satisfaction.
• May conduct HR assessments and create report for presentation to the client.
• Monitors Compliance Department email box and correspondence; responds to inquires timely, determining priorities and escalates sensitive matters when needed. Independently resolves issues involving appropriate parties and ensures proper organization and documentation of electronic communication.
• Develops, prepares, and conducts training content for original and updated webinars.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Other Duties

• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Other projects as assigned.
• Local travel and some overnight travel may be required.

Experience & Education:

• Bachelor's degree in business, human resources, or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Advanced degree in business, human resources, or equivalent a plus, but not required.
• 8-10 years of professional HR experience, with focus on employment-related compliance knowledge.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Superior verbal/written skills and presentation skills.
• Good punctuation, spelling, grammar and attention to detail a must.
• Strong interpersonal skills essential.
• Course work/seminar attendance in HR, Payroll and Benefit compliance and strategies.
• Advanced working knowledge of state and federal regulations i.e. COBRA, ERISA, FMLA, PDL, PFL, CFRA, ADA, ACA.
• Certifications related to HR required (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP or equivalent)
• Certifications related to Payroll or Benefits preferred (FPC, CPP, CEBS)